Pedestrian Safety Tips
- Cross at corners and intersections.
- Use marked crosswalks where available.
- Before crossing look left, right, then left again
- Use the pedestrian buttons and begin crossing the street on the “Walk” signal.
- Be visible at night and in inclement weather… wear something bright or reflective!
- Watch out for vehicles turning right on red.
- Use sidewalks or walk facing traffic where there are no sidewalks.
- When stepping off a bus, allow it to proceed before crossing to ensure a clear sight line.
- Walk sober.
- Eliminate all distractions.
Driver Safety Tips
- Stop for pedestrians in marked crosswalks and yield the right of way at intersections.
- Slow down and obey the posted speed limit.
- Stop and look for pedestrians and bicyclists before turning right on red.
- Be careful when passing vehicles stopped at or adjacent to crosswalks and intersections.
- Do not block or park in crosswalks.
- Take extra care around buses.
- Allow three feet when passing bicyclists.
- Eliminate all distractions.
- Driver sober.